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The Protection Plan for Managed Pollinators in Michigan draft release

Michigan has released its draft plan to protect managed pollinators from pesticide threats. This joint effort is designed to provide clear actions that can be taken to reduce pesticide exposure to bees.

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sarah Scott, and Meghan Milbrath, Michigan State University Extension, Department of Entomology

The plan is meant to provide a way to mitigate the risk of pesticides to bees and other managed pollinators while supporting the use of crop protection. This will be accomplished by establishing a framework for open communication and coordination between individuals who are applying pesticides and beekeepers that have colonies in areas that could be impacted, and supporting best management practices. The key goals of the document are: